I Believe in Santa

Christmas tradition in our family included going to church on Christmas Eve to the candlelight service. We would then gather at my aunts house which was down the street from our house where she had prepared an actual program of activities. She played piano. We would sing Christmas carols, have dinner and were allowed toContinue reading “I Believe in Santa”

Bucket List

What are your goals? What do you want to do while on this earth? Don’t wait until “tomorrow” to start creating a ‘bucket list’. Do it NOW! Don’t wait until you have enough money. Don’t wait to retire. Don’t wait for a sunny day. Don’t wait until a better mood appears. Don’t wait until theContinue reading “Bucket List”

Monday Motivation – What are you Worth?

Just when you think you aren’t worth a darn thing is the exact time to say to yourself: “I matter!” “ I am worth all of the gold in the world!” “I am a good person!” “I deserve better!” “I AM worth it!” 💕 If you need convincing, reach out! I Care. Let’s Talk! MakeContinue reading “Monday Motivation – What are you Worth?”

Monday Motivation – Change it Up!

We made it! December is my favorite month but not because of Christmas. December is my birth month. It is also the last month of the year which means a new year is approaching! I can shed all of the yuck from the past year and start fresh. I don’t look at this time ofContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Change it Up!”

Alone for the Holidays.

My eldest son and his girlfriend came by last night and helped put the lights on the tree. I always like to have a tree up for Thanksgiving. It helps me get into the spirit of the holidays. Each year that passes I see my kids finding their way in life, growing into the adultsContinue reading “Alone for the Holidays.”

Readers Beware

Please be aware that there are bloggers who put content other than their own on their blog and do not give the original composer credit. Some are even selling items with quotes and have attached their own logo. This will catch up to them eventually. It’s very easy to google the quote or a phraseContinue reading “Readers Beware”

Monday Motivation – Open on Thanksgiving

Seven to eight years ago I remember being unemployed. I had never had trouble getting a job and I would have taken any job but could not get hired for even $10 per hour because I was ‘over qualified’. I would see/hear people complaining about working on holidays. During that not so wonderful time inContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Open on Thanksgiving”

A Day of Remembrance

November 23 was International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Know the signs….listen with your ears and your eyes. Speak up for those who can’t. Be an advocate. Show compassion. Have empathy. Be patient. Don’t shrug it off as ‘this too shall pass’……because itContinue reading “A Day of Remembrance”

Social Media does NOT Equal Social Connections

We are living in a time period where social media consumes our daily lives. One can have 1400+ ‘friends’ on their social media and not one of them they consider enough support to call upon in an hour of need. Please go through your friends’ list of all social media and make notes of theContinue reading “Social Media does NOT Equal Social Connections”